The Last Summer Blooms
I don't know how long my roses will contiue blooming this beautifully. My new roses Secret and Leonidas won't have a new bloom on them till fall (I hope at the end of this…
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Something New In My Shabby Look
I bought a new lamp for my shabby chic master bedroom. It was on sale 1/2 off in the store at Lamps Plus. Mon amour is in an uproar over this. He misses his little pink lamp,…
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Shopping For A New Fall Handbag
I went shopping for a new everyday handbag for fall. I stopped by T. J. Maxx first before going anywhere else. These are some of the bags I found there and I purchased one of…
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Summer Eating With Our Dinner Companions
These cute fellows join us from time to time for before dinner treats or for afternoon munchies. More often I put roses from the garden in the dish.
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More From The Huntington
Colorful ceramics Collection of silver ware Bust of Handel Antique furniture Antique musical instruments I leave you with another rose from the rose garden. I'm linking with…
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Dressing On The Cheap
Is the maxi here to stay or a passing trend? Here are a few inexpensive ideas for those of us that think it might be a trend. All dresses from Kohl's in the store. Prices range…
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Fashion On Father's Day
Top and jeans from Tilly's . Shoes T.J. Maxx My thirteen year old granddaughter modeled her new purchases from Tilly's for my blog. All of the following tops are from Tilly's…
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In The Garden-Close-Ups
My pink rose In my neighbor's garden Blossoms on my apple tree My pink rose. My coral rose. This is the rose that is my header. Not this particular bloom.
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A Favorite Place To Be-Judi's Kitchen
My friend Judi hosted Mother's Day in her beautiful home and I'm sharing with you some of the lovely and unique details of her home. Beautiful granite countertop and backsplash…
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Happy Mother's Day-Mother's Day Memories
Do you have a little something that reminds you of your mother, children or grandchildren that you keep near you? Here is my little something.
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Inspirations From The Soul-Poetry in Motion
Inspirations From The Soul-Poetry in Motion — an idea from the Cruisin Over Sixty archive.
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They just made the announcement on the news that shopping extends your life! Mon amour pretended to go into cardiac arrest when he heard this. Maybe not life extending to all.
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Vintage Shopping
All photos above from Country Roads Antiques. Have you noticed how some fast food restaurants are getting into vintage. This photo was taken in the fast food drive-up at…
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Shopping Nordstrom Rack And T.J. Maxx
Cole Haan bag from Nordstrom Rack Scarves from T.J.Maxx Bangle from Nordstrom Rack. I would have bought this bangle but it was too tight for my hand. There is not a bad buy at…
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Living Room
Lamp from Neiman Marcus on-line Close up of vintage tin Vintage poster from Gum's Mall of Antiques in Hawaiian Gardens, California From Neiman Marcus catalog Chest from Pier…
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Guardians Of The Garden
These plants are from my friends and neighbors yards and gardens. I thought you'd like to see what grows here in Southern California year around. Do you like the chinese…
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Look What I got In The Mail Today
This is what I ordered from Retro Revival . This adorable shower cap. I love it. I think it goes very well with my pink, white and black bath. What do you think?
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Memories Of A Grandmother
A quiet moment from the Cruisin Over Sixty photo archive.
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